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[screaminCVO]

This is some great info. I just rode up through Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear Lake with great guidance from Wrongway and
Illcoot. Some really great riding and tight turns. After reading Some of these posts was great help for that tight stuff. Just pulling yourself more forward not quite "nuttin" the tank, gives you a feeling of so much more control. I have been riding for 30+ years and it's great to be learning better control and riding skills. Hope to take the course some day soon. Is there videos that can be purchased on line? Thanks again!

[Ironhorse]

Just pulling yourself more forward not quite "nuttin" the tank, gives you a feeling of so much more control.

What that does is make you sit upright. Posture is key for control. Look at any motorcop, and you will see them sitting upright in the saddle. They know that posture sets the foundation for good control. Anytime I struggle, it comes down to either posture, or head and eyes. Either I'm not sitting properly, or I have not committed my head any eyes. It's the little things like that, that make a big difference.

[JonMac]

I think it's perfectly normal to worry about dropping a $30,000+ motorcycle

[Trapperdog]

I think it's perfectly normal to worry about dropping a $30,000+ motorcycle

It sure is. That's one reason to "rent" a bike at an RLAP or other class if one is available.  When I helped Mark teach a class last year only one person out of 13 or so HOG members rented a bike. In my group he out performed the others not because he was the most talented, but because he had little fear of dropping the bike and was therefore much more relaxed than the others. He also seemed to have more fun and progressed rapidly. That
s not to say one shouldn't take the class on your own bike, it's just one less thing to think about.

[TechMerc]

You can buy "Ride like a Pro" DVD on Amazon, you can also find it on E-Bay. I can't remember where I found my copy. Personally I have a problem with coming to a stop while making a right turn (getting gas, parking,etc.), have dropped my Limited twice, embarrassing to say the least. I need to take the course, but want to practice more with the CVO first. I do like the idea of the heater hose to protect the bars, will definitely do that. I will say that once the bike his that point of no return on a drop, move out of the way, don't try to stop the fall (I tried to stop it and your one leg s no match for 900 pounds going over, you do more damage to your body). That said the slow speed skills are essential, something I am constantly working on (been riding for 50 years and am an ex MSF instructor).

Good Luck.

By the way great description of class.

[Trapperdog]

You can buy "Ride like a Pro" DVD on Amazon, you can also find it on E-Bay. I can't remember where I found my copy. Personally I have a problem with coming to a stop while making a right turn (getting gas, parking,etc.), have dropped my Limited twice, embarrassing to say the least. I need to take the course, but want to practice more with the CVO first. I do like the idea of the heater hose to protect the bars, will definitely do that. I will say that once the bike his that point of no return on a drop, move out of the way, don't try to stop the fall (I tried to stop it and your one leg s no match for 900 pounds going over, you do more damage to your body). That said the slow speed skills are essential, something I am constantly working on (been riding for 50 years and am an ex MSF instructor).

Good Luck.

By the way great description of class.

That is one of the first things that Mark teaches at his RLAP class. You get to drop one of his Kawasaki's to learn how not to pin yourself, and then pick it up yourself using the propper lifting method. Advancing on through the day you will learn to make u turn from a complete stop, right and left, from a full handlebar lock and lean. I took his initial class about 5 years ago having 35+ years experience. Well worth the money. The videos are a great practice reference, but with hands on instruction your understanding will be much more comprehensive.